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Android 17 is fixing two things that have annoyed me for years
By Sanuj Bhatia published
Android gets personal Android 17 introduces Pause Point and new 3D emoji to make phones feel more human.

Google is finally treating Android creators seriously with Android 17
By Sanuj Bhatia published
Android gets creative Android 17 adds creator-focused features like AI editing tools, Screen Reactions, better Instagram uploads, and Adobe Premiere support

It's time to do some spring cleaning with the Files by Google app to free up storage on your Android phone
By Brady Snyder last updated
Spring cleaning When was the last time you tidied up your phone's storage? The Files by Google app makes thing incredibly easy, offering several handy clean up tools.

Android 17's first QPR gets a second beta, fixing instability and glitchy gestures
By Nickolas Diaz published
Advancing Android 17 Pixel users are getting another dose of fixes for Google's Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 this week.

Major hype: Google's Android Show premieres May 12 to glimpse the future
By Nickolas Diaz last updated
Head to the Show Google started teasing what's coming up for its Android Show just before I/O 2026 takes center stage.

It's happening: Apple's iOS 26.5 prepares RCS encryption with Android
By Nickolas Diaz published
On the way Apple highlighted the upcoming arrival of encrypted RCS messages between iPhones and Androids in its new iOS 26.5 update.

Android 17 isn't out yet, but Google is already testing its first big update
By Sanuj Bhatia published
QPR testing starts Android 17 QPR1 Beta is now available for Pixel 6 and newer devices.

Android 17 hits a major milestone as Google releases its last 'scheduled' beta
By Sanuj Bhatia published
One step closer Android 17 Beta 4 is now available for Pixel 6 and newer devices.

Tap n' go: Android's rumored 'Tap to Share' UI might've just broken cover
By Nickolas Diaz published
Tap, tap, overlap Google's still working on Android's "Tap to Share," but new details surfaced, showing what's new and different.

We asked, you answered: Android users pick between gestures and 3-button navigation, and the top choice might surprise you
By Derrek Lee published
AC Polls In a recent poll, we asked Android users if they prefer gesture navigation or 3-button navigation. The results are in, and there's a very clear winner.
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